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Ahhh Hachi that is a really good idea!  I never thought of pins.  You're right of course that conventions will always require the standard badge, a great place to put pins... I always thought of it as just a Disneyland thing. 

Yeah thinking about it more I wouldn't really buy the clothing, my friend really wanted to make stuff like coats, but really I don't know how many people would be willing to buy a coat, and it would have to fit, and there are just so many factors.  I am starting to have second thoughts about going in with them.  I just know that people who can draw are the real draw at Artist's Alley, but I personally love jewelry and hats and things like that people can make... Plus they want to go around to all different sorts of craft festivals and fairs... I just don't know if the stuff we would make would even apply to half those places.  Things like this are difficult :)

Hey everyone, a few friends and I were thinking of starting a business to sell crafts like jewelry and pieces of clothing, accessories, stuff like that.  We're thinking mostly to sell these things at events like historical type fairs and anime, comic, and art conventions, and in some stores.  That's going to take a while.  In the end we just have too many ideas, and we're going to have to really focus on a few things. 

I was just wondering, for people who make anything like this and sell it in the dealer's room or artist's alley, what type of things sell best?  I know there are a ton of different styles, but I'm interested in all of it.  Cute sweet type jewelry, accessories, or steampunk clothing and accessories, or more everyday items... I'm just wondering what seems to be most profitable (like time spent making it, markup, and what sells a ton vs. expensive stuff that people will still buy).  I don't know if people will want to give away this information in case it creates more competition, but I just thought I should try asking.  It is the easiest way to get information :)  Thanks guys!